Charly Boy, a Nigerian performer and activist, has raised awareness of men’s health and mental wellness by sharing his own experience with prostate cancer.
He stressed the value of openness while handling health concerns in a recent interview with Saturday Beats.
Charly Boy emphasized that males should be more forthcoming about their difficulties, especially when it comes to their health.
He emphasized that talking to someone you can trust can help ease the load and that keeping things secret can make them worse.
He talked about his personal experience receiving treatment for prostate cancer, highlighting the need for early detection.
As part of his foundation’s efforts to increase awareness and foster a culture of openness and vulnerability, Charly Boy urged men to put their health and well-being first.
In his own words:
“I survived prostate cancer, and it is only because of my openness. I am also trying to encourage Nigerian men to be more open about the challenges they face, especially concerning mental health and prostate issues. These problems are killing a lot of men.
“We’ve been brainwashed to think that men don’t cry, but I cry if something touches my soul. I don’t care whether I’m in front of a million women, or if you think my crying makes me weak. I know I’m not weak, so I will cry. If something bothers me, I must get it out.”
“My experience with prostate cancer inspired me to set it up. I would have been a goner if I had acted like others I know. That’s why I’m committed to raising awareness, showing men that openness is better than pretending to be strong.
“I was treated in Nigeria by a doctor committed to Corporate Social Responsibility. The operation took place at Reddington Hospital.”
